Urban · AZ, US
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park, split into east and west districts on either side of Tucson, Arizona, is a DarkSky Urban Night Sky Place (2023). Backcountry camping is allowed year-round with a permit reserved through recreation.gov. The park page lists no night sky program schedule, so check its hours page or call 520-733-5153 before planning an after-dark visit.
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| Type | Urban |
| State / Province | AZ |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Tucson |
| Certified | 2023 |
| Coordinates | 32.2531, -111.1683 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/saguaro-national-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
Waning Crescent
1% illuminated. Rises 5:22 AM MST. Sets 4:27 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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